Business
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Technology Briefs — Dec. 27 - Jan. 2
Tech Firm Trimble to Buy AtRoad for $417 Mln. • Trailer Bridge Joins EPA SmartWay Program • CN Gets RFID-Based Chassis Tracking System
January 2, 2007iTECH — The ‘Hosted’ Alternative: How to Rent Software
Many software providers now “rent” their software to users who do their work through the vendor’s Web site. This is called an application service provider (ASP) model, and it is often offered as a less expensive alternative to buying a software package to be installed on the user’s own server.
Questions Raised Over FMCSA Proposal for New Electronic Truck IDs
A plan for Unique Electronic Identification devices to be on most commercial vehicles would allow law enforcement to identify and monitor the condition of trucks and drivers on the highways. This raises concerns about privacy and the costs and benefits.
November 16, 20222018 TMC Live Blog
Let this page be your what's-happening-right-now guide to TMC 2018. Our live blog will capture photos, videos, tweets and latest headlines from the exhibit hall, press conferences and group sessions.
March 23, 2018